Here is the award for 146 million certified sales that RCA presented to EPE / Priscilla Presley during the showing of "Elvis Presley:The Searcher" documentary in Memphis last night. Also present were producer Kary Antholis, legendary music producer David Porter, director Thom Zimny and executive producers Priscilla Presley and Jerry Schilling and finally Sony Music’s John Jackson. The movie debuts April 14, 2018 on HBO.ChartsThe “Top 40 Elvis – His Ultimate Top 40 Collection” dropped off the Belgian Mid-price Album chart after re-entering the chart at #50 last week. (Source: UEPS / Graceland)

Due for release on April 27, 2018 in Germany in the "Filmjuwelen" DVD series is the 1957 classic "Gold aus heißer Kehle" ("Loving You"). Classic Colored VinylDue for release on colored vinyl from Friday Music are the classic albums “His Hand In Mine” (180 Gram audiophile white and silver swirl Vinyl), “On Stage - February 1970" (180 Gram Audiophile black and blue swirl vinyl) and “Elvis Is Back” (180 Gram audiophile translucent blue vinyl). All three releases are limited editions and come with a gatefold cover and bonus poster.

Details “His Hand In Mine”:

Elvis Aaron Presley was born during the Great Depression into a poor family in Mississippi. They moved to Memphis during the early fifties, and as a struggling young truck driver, Elvis cut some demos as a gift for his beloved mother Gladys. The folks at RCA Victor knew that this young fellow named Elvis was destined for superstardom. They quickly signed the legend to a long-term deal, and his first RCA single "Heartbreak Hotel" forever etched “The King Of Rock And Roll” trademark to his name. He would eventually become the most successful solo artist of all time!As 1960 was coming to a close, Elvis returned to the studios of RCA Nashville and would go on to record his first smash gospel album His Hand In Mine. Ever proving that he was indeed on top of his game, the amazing album featured a dozen of his most soulful works ever captured on wax like the hit single Crying In The Chapel and more stellar fare such as I Believe In The Man In The Sky, Joshua Fit The Battle and of course the definitive classic title track His Hand In Mine. The Lp soon went on to achieve gold and platinum status and become one of his most memorable titles in his huge arsenal of masterful albums.Thanks to his great soulful country workouts on Known Only To Him and the wonderful Milky White Way, this collection of Elvis Presley’s gospel hits were just what the fans were yearning for, as the entire album was built around his love for gospel and old time religious church music.In honor of the Man, the Music, the Legend, the King Of Rock And Roll, Friday Music is very proud and honored to announce the first time limited Anniversary Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl release of the RCA Victor classic His Hand In Mine by Elvis Presley.As another ground breaking installment in our exciting Elvis Presley/Friday Music 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series, we are pleased to present this masterwork in all its 1960 stereophonic glory.Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and manufactured for a very limited time at R.T.I. on first time translucent white and silver swirl vinyl, Elvis’ His Hand In Mine will be a much anticipated first time audiophile dream release for Elvis fans everywhere!For a limited time only, we are also including a rare first time gatefold artwork presentation including the original 1960 artwork elements, plus a dynamic 24" x 24" poster of the front cover art, truly enhancing your Elvis Presley listening hours.As usual, we are also enclosing a poly bag to protect your album cover and poly sleeve to help keep your Elvis vinyl in mint shape. Elvis Presley’s "His Hand In Mine", a history making country gospel soul album from an historic legend, an original stereophonic first time audiophile dream release, first time gatefold cover including a striking 24" x 24" poster, is now an audiophile vinyl dream come true.Tracklist:His Hand In MineI'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden StairsIn My Father's House (Are Many Mansions)Milky White WayKnown Only To HimI Believe In The Man In The SkyJoshua Fit The BattleHe Knows Just What I NeedSwing Down Sweet ChariotMansion Over The HilltopIf We Never Meet AgainWorking On The BuildingDetails “On Stage - February 1970”:

In honor of the Man, the Music, the Legend, the King Of Rock And Roll, Friday Music is very proud and honored to announce the first time limited 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl release of the RCA Victor classic On Stage - February 1970 by Elvis Presley. As another installment in our exciting Elvis Presley/Friday Music 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series, we are pleased to present this masterwork in all its stereophonic glory.Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and manufactured for a very limited time at R.T.I. on first time black and blue swirl vinyl, Elvis Presley's On Stage - February 1970 will be a much anticipated audiophile dream release for Elvis fans everywhere!We are also including first time gatefold artwork presentation including the original 1970 artwork elements and a super rare 24 " x 24" poster, truly enhancing your Elvis Presley listening hours. As usual, we are also enclosing a poly bag to protect your album cover and poly sleeve to help keep your Elvis vinyl in mint shape. Elvis Presley's On Stage - February 1970 ...A history making rock album from an historic legend, an audiophile dream release.Tracklist:See See Rider Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) Sweet Caroline RunawayThe Wonder Of You Polk Salad Annie Yesterday Proud Mary Walk A Mile In My Shoes Let It Be Me (Je T'Appartiens)Featured musicians: Elvis Presley, The Jordanaires, Buddy Harman, Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, Floyd Cramer and D.J. FontanaDetails “Elvis is Back”:

As 1960 was beginning a new decade and Elvis was finishing his time in the armed services, Elvis returned to the studios of RCA Nashville and would go on to record his first comeback dynamic rock and roll classic Elvis Is Back! Ever proving that he was indeed on top of his game, the amazing album featured a dozen of his most rock & rhythm and blues workouts ever captured on wax like the hits Such A Night and more rockin’ fare such as Reconsider Baby, The Girl Next Door Went A Walkin’ and of course the definitive classic interpretation of Fever. The Lp soon went on to achieve gold status and become one of his most important titles in his huge arsenal of masterful albums.In honor of the Man, the Music, the Legend, the King Of Rock And Roll, Friday Music is very proud and honored to announce the limited Anniversary Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl release of the RCA Victor classic Elvis Is Back! by Elvis Presley.As another stellar installment in our exciting Elvis Presley/Friday Music 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series, we are pleased to present this masterwork in all its 1960 stereophonic glory.Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios and manufactured for a very limited time at R.T.I. on translucent blue vinyl, Elvis Is Back! will be a much anticipated audiophile dream release for Elvis fans everywhere!For a limited time only, we are also including a the rarely seen original gatefold artwork presentation including the original 1960 artwork elements, truly enhancing your Elvis Presley listening hours.As usual, we are also enclosing a poly bag to protect your album cover and poly sleeve to help keep your Elvis vinyl in mint shape. Elvis Presley’s "Elvis Is Back!" A history making album from an historic legend, an original stereophonic audiophile dream release, rare gatefold cover art, is now an audiophile vinyl dream come true.Tracklist:Make Me Know ItFeverThe Girl Of My Best FriendI Will Be Home AgainDirty, Dirty FeelingThrill Of Your LoveSoldier BoySuch A NightIt Feels So RightThe Girl Next DoorLike A BabyReconsider Baby(Source: JPC / Friday Music)

The UK based Memphis Recording Service will release the LP "RCA Studio 1 - The New York Sessions" for Record Store Day 2018 on April 21, 2018. The Limited Edition, which comes on 180 gram vinyl, contains the complete New York masters plus outtake session recordings. As a bonus the LP contains a four page pullout inside.

Due for release from the real To Reel label on march 29, 2018 is volume 2 of the "The Original US EP Collection". The set comes on 10 inch while vinyl and is limited to 1000 copies.Heartbreak Hotel (EP) (US) RCA EPA 821 (originally released May 1956)1. Heartbreak Hotel2. I Was The One3. Money Honey4. I Forgot To Remember To Forget

Two new volumes were announced in the Spliced Takes series from the CMT / STAR import label cooperation; "Spliced Takes Easter Eggs" and "Spliced Takes Kissin' Cousins". The first is packed in a Deluxe Digipack Edition, the latter in a cardboard sleeve.Details Spliced Takes Easter Eggs:Finally a "new" Spliced take album is out now, and it was worth the wait. This one includes all tracks from the 1966 recording sessions, many gospel songs were recorded, but also some excellentother tracks.CMT managed to produce a full new album with high standard spliced takes only the STAR team can deliver. To name just one highlight it has to be the new approach the team did on "Tomorrow Is A Long Time" it was re-created from scratch, gives a totally new feel to the song since the "chorus" was used only once and all "verses" were put after one and other. Also a longer intro and outro makes this an outstanding new track! Other surprises like "Fools Fall in Love" with two saxophone solos and an alternate piano intro for "Where No One Stands Alone" confirms: This is a must have!Again the STAR team has done all the edits on this album, and they did an excellent job again, with lots of excellent edits, and surprises. Unlike other “import” labels, they truly were able to produce an album using many incomplete takes , to create beautiful new tracks. Tracks: Run On - Spliced take 3, 1, 1, 2 - How Great Thou Art - Spliced take 1, 2, 4 - Stand By Me - Spliced take 9, 10, 2 / Where No One Stands Alone - Spliced take 1/Wp take 1 - Down in the Alley - Spliced take 1, 2 - Tomorrow is A Long Time - recreated master - Love Letters - Spliced take 5, - So High - Spliced take 2, 2, 3 - Farther Along - Spliced take 1, 2, 3 - By and By - Spliced take fs,7, 9 - In the Garden - Spliced take 1, 2, 3 (snowbird) - Beyond the Reef - Spliced take 1, 2 - Somebody Bigger Then You And I - Spliced Take 3, 11,wp5 - Without Him Spliced Take 11, 8, 14 - If the Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side - Spliced Take 3, 2, 4, 1 - Where Could I Go But To the Lord - Spliced Master - Come What May - Spliced Take 3, 11,wp5 3, 2, 7, 6, 7, 2 - Fools Fall in Love c 1, 4, 4, 5, 4 - Oh How I Love Jesus - Spliced Home RecordingDetails Kissin Cousins - Spliced Take SpecialAn incredible new album, featuring extended versions, alternate takes including new instrumental tracks and some pretty cool edits! Don't think you already heard these! All tracks are brand new edits and sound very rare, The title track for example starts of with an alternate opening and includes the extra verses."Gold in the Mountains" has been extended and includes rare alternate musical segments. For "Tender Feeling" they used the alternate take 1 (vocal) and combined it with an alternate musical track, the result is stunning and sound quality is much better then the master version! "Echoes of Love" includes an alternate Saxophone solo makes you feel as if it is a brandnew take! The "drums" on "Catchin On Fast" are taken from an alternate musical track and put in just at the right spot to make it sound pretty cool and different!Another highlight must be "Kissin Cousins #1" for this song Elvis recorded two different vocal styles, one being Josh and one being Jody (Hillbilly) both tracks were combined and we got the first "duet" ever of Elvis and ... Elvis. Here they have "reversed" the vocals, and a complete new release is born, where the master has Josh this track has Jody singing, gives the same "feel" but sounds very different! "Smokey Mountain Boy" and "Barefoot Ballad" have alternate extended intro and outros....We could go on, but one thing is for sure, this is another CMT winner!Tracks: Kissin Cousins #2 - Spliced take 1, 2 - Smokey Mountain Boy - Alternate Master - Gold in the Mountains - Alternate Master - One Boy, Two Little Girls - Spliced take 2, 5, 2 - Catchin' On Fast - Alternate Master - Tender Feeling - Spliced take 1 (vocal) / take 1 (track) - Anyone - Spliced take 2, 3 - Barefoot Ballad - Alternate Master - Once is Enough - Spliced take 1, 7, 1, 7 - Kissin Cousins - Reversed Master - Echoes of Love - Spliced take 7, 8 - Long Lonely Highway - Spliced take 1, 2Elvis Presley's Big Blue Mercedes-Benz On Sale

A blue 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL sedan that was originally purchased by The King, as in Elvis Presley, is now parked in the Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery in St. Louis. The classy classic was purchased new by Presley. Originally red, he had it repainted blue. Likely to match his 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600, not his suede shoes, which he gave away a decade before.The classy classic was purchased new by Presley. Originally red, he had it repainted blue. Likely to match his 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600, not his suede shoes, which he gave away a decade before.The classy classic was purchased new by Presley. Originally red, he had it repainted blue. Likely to match his 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600, not his suede shoes, which he gave away a decade before.Following the star's death in 1977, the big Benz spent most of its life in the now-shuttered Smokey Mountain Car Museum and is in fantastic condition, especially considering it has over 80,000 miles on the odometer.. As for the price on the hood, it had been $199,900, but is now just $139,900. That’s over three times what The Hagerty Price Guide says similar cars are worth, but similar cars aren’t available in this kind of ‘royal’ blue.EPE redevelopment on HoldWith EPE's proposed new arena venue there was a deal to bring 1,000 full-time jobs to Whitehaven, but after the Memphis court challenges and with EPE's venue put on hold Graceland has halted the manufacturing project.

The proposed $40 million-$50 million venue had become a point of contention between EPE, the City of Memphis, Shelby County and the Memphis Grizzlies. To fund the venue, EPE wanted to increase its Graceland tax increment financing (TIF) district from 50 to 65 percent. On Oct. 9, EDGE sent out an email canceling the special board meeting to hear the EPE proposal.In response to the meeting cancellation, Joel Weinshanker manager of Graceland Holdings decided to cease progress on the manufacturing facility.“The manufacturing facility would have been located in Whitehaven in a site EPE had under contract at the time the 6,200-seat venue was taken off the EDGE agenda. We had spoken to EDGE and to the state about the project, and my client was prepared to move forward with a goal of having that facility opened and people working in Whitehaven by the end of this year.”A representative with EDGE declined to comment on the manufacturing facility, “since the Graceland performance venue project is still part of ongoing litigation.”EPE et al. v. City of Memphis et al. was filed by EPE Nov. 15, 2017, asking Chancery Court to rule that using public incentives to help pay for its proposed 6,200-seat venue would not violate the FedExForum arena use agreement.That case was dismissed Feb. 16 by Chancellor Jim Kyle.The building EPE would have redeveloped for the manufacturing facility is no longer under contract.

But, McLaren said if the venue moved forward and received the necessary approvals from EDGE, the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission, EPE's plans for the manufacturing facility might then be revisited.